[Gllug] Cyclists (off topic)

[Peter Childs]

On Tue, 12 Aug 2003, Jason Clifford wrote:

> On Mon, 11 Aug 2003, Doug Winter wrote:
> 
> > > Nobody here is denying that a collision with a car, van, truck or bus is 
> > > likely to cause more damage however that's not issue when discussing 
> > > whether cyclists should be required to demonstrate a minimum level of 
> > > competence and hold adequate third party insurance before going on the 
> > > road.
> > 
> > What about kids?
> 
> Surely if someone is old enough to cycle on the highway they are legally 
> responsible.
> 
> As I said in a previous message I do think it would be impracticle to 
> enforce a proper registration/tax/insurance system on cyclists and this is 
> one of the main reasons.
> 
> Still, I could turn your point around and ask what about the children - 
> how can it be a good thing for them to be able to weave in and out of 
> vehicle traffic without any real training or any verification that they 
> are basically competent and safe on the road for their own sakes.
> 
> Jason Clifford
> 

	Drum Roll Please

	Most car drivers have not taken a test, in the last 20 years, have 
any formal training on modern roads. Even I who only took my test 2 years 
ago have seen my own driving go down hill. 
	Most drivers will quite happerly drive just good enough not to get 
caught and not to bump into any other drivers. This is never up to the 
statndard implied by the highway code....
	Let him who is without fault be the first to judge.

Peter Childs


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